BIOL 163: Conservation Biology
San Jose State University
Conservation Biology is the capstone course in the Ecology and Evolution area. Principles of conservation biology, including management for the preservation of biodiversity and maintenance of viable populations. Examples from plants and animals. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 (with a grade of "C-" or better); BIOL 160 with a grade of "C-" or better. Must be a declared major in Biological Sciences; other majors with instructor consent.
Average GPA: 3.38
Grade distribution records: 158 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 15 | 9.5% |
| A | 50 | 31.6% |
| A- | 21 | 13.3% |
| B+ | 20 | 12.7% |
| B | 30 | 19.0% |
| B- | 5 | 3.2% |
| C+ | 6 | 3.8% |
| C | 4 | 2.5% |
| C- | 1 | 0.6% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.6% |
| D- | 2 | 1.3% |
| F | 3 | 1.9% |
Based on 158 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Scott Andrew Shaffer 136 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Susan C Lambrecht 22 students, Average GPA 3.60